root

US /ruːt/
UK /ruːt/
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1.

根

the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibers

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The tree's roots spread deep into the soil.
樹的根深入土壤。
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Carrots are edible roots.
胡蘿蔔是可食用的根。
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根源, 根本, 基礎

the fundamental or ultimate source of something

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Lack of communication is often the root of relationship problems.
缺乏溝通常常是人際關係的根源。
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We need to get to the root of the problem.
我們需要找到問題的根源。
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1.

扎根, 確立

establish deeply and firmly

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The new ideas have rooted themselves in the community.
新思想已在社區中扎根。
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The plant rooted quickly in the fertile soil.
植物在肥沃的土壤中迅速生根。
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2.

生根, 使生根

cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots

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You can root cuttings in water or soil.
你可以在水或土壤中生根插條。
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She learned how to root roses from her grandmother.
她從祖母那裡學會了如何培育玫瑰。
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